Director of Finance

Connecticut Lottery Corporation; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 122,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is seeking a Director of Finance to guide the Finance Department through modernization and growth. Reporting to the CFO, you will translate financial strategy into execution, oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, and audits, and drive process improvements across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in finance, strong leadership, ERP/system experience, and a track record building high-performing teams within a complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial systems.
• At least 3 years leading or supervising professional-level finance staff; CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with ERP implementation, optimization, or financial system transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for the Finance Department.
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits and respond to findings; support CFO and executive leadership with insights.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of financial policies, controls, and processes.
• Own Finance ERP and financial systems; manage future implementation phases and staff training.
• Partner with IT and vendors to ensure systems meet business and reporting needs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems experience

Job description

At the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC), we're more than a lottery, we're a purpose-driven organization committed to delivering entertaining gaming experiences while making a meaningful impact across Connecticut. Through innovation, integrity, and responsible gaming, our nearly 140 employees and more than 2,800 retail partners generated nearly $2 billion in Lottery and Sports Betting sales last year, returning $387 million to support vital state programs.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we're looking for talented leaders who are excited to innovate, challenge conventional thinking, collaborate across teams, and help shape what's next.

The Opportunity

At the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC), strong financial stewardship is essential to sustaining our mission and supporting innovation across both traditional and emerging gaming channels. As we continue to modernize our operations and strengthen our financial foundation, we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Finance to help lead this transformation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to guide a high-impact Finance Department, build the organization’s financial capabilities, and ensure that CLC’s resources are managed with transparency, accuracy, and long-term strategic alignment. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance serves as a key member of the Finance leadership team—translating financial strategy into execution, elevating critical issues, and strengthening the systems and processes that support one of Connecticut’s most impactful public organizations.

With responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, internal controls, and audit coordination, the Director plays a central role in advancing operational efficiency, modernizing financial practices, and developing a strong and resilient Finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a continuous-improvement mindset to help guide CLC’s financial operations into the future.

Why Join Us?

At CLC, you'll join a collaborative team that values fresh ideas, continuous improvement, and leadership at every level. We move with purpose, embrace change, and celebrate success together, all while fulfilling a mission that benefits communities across Connecticut.

This is a primarily onsite role based at our headquarters in Wallingford, Connecticut. We believe our best ideas come from working together, and our leaders are highly engaged with their teams. At the same time, we recognize the value of flexibility and support a work environment that includes limited remote work when business needs allow.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for the Finance Department and Finance Managers.
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and internal controls, ensuring timely, accurate, and effective execution.
• Serve as a senior resource for complex accounting and financial matters and provide recommendations to the CFO and executive leadership.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, controls, and processes.
• Serve as the Finance business owner for CLC's ERP and financial systems, including future implementation phases, system enhancements, process optimization, reporting, and staff training.
• Partner with Information Technology and external vendors to ensure the financial system continues to meet CLC's business, reporting, control, and operational needs.
• Oversee and coordinate external audits and other financial reviews, ensuring timely preparation, responsiveness, and resolution of findings or recommendations.
• Monitor financial performance and provide meaningful analysis insights, and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve efficiency, automate processes, standardize workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance financial reporting.
• Develop the Finance Managers as leaders by establishing clear accountabilities, strengthening management capabilities, promoting appropriate delegation, and supporting professional development.
• Provide professional leadership and development support to Finance staff through the Finance Managers and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service.
• Establish cross-training, documentation, and succession practices to strengthen continuity of critical financial functions and organizational depth.
• Serve as a key Finance representative on cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives and ensure Finance requirements and impacts are effectively addressed.
• Assume leadership responsibility for Finance Department operations in the CFO's absence, as designated.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

In addition, you should possess at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, financial management, or a related field, including significant experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial systems.

At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience managing or leading professional-level finance or accounting staff, including responsibility for developing managers or supervisors, is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• CPA certification.
• Experience with ERP implementation, optimization, or financial system transformation.
• Experience in a governmental, quasi-public, lottery, gaming, regulated, or similarly complex environment.
• Experience leading process improvement and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience developing staff and succession plans.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and financial management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and people-development capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and accountability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and highly accountable environment.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across an organization.

Offer of employment is subject to Department of Consumer Protection licensing requirement and in accordance with re-employment and SEBAC rules.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Salary Range: $122,014 - $160,000

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, functions, or responsibilities. An incumbent in this position may be assigned additional related duties as necessary to support the Corporation’s business objectives.

All management positions with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation are at will.

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is an Affiant Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment.